GST registration: Register for GST via biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification in these states Under this, some applicants might be required to visit a GST Suvidha Kendra to complete biometric verification. Read on to find out who will be required to visit the GST Suvidha Kendra for biometric verification, and in which states is this facility already active
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) on December 8, 2024 issued a notification regarding biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification for GST registration in Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura.#sr_widget.onDemand p, #stock_pro.onDemand p{font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.28;} .onDemand .live_stock{left:17px;padding:1px 3px 1px 5px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;line-height:18px;top:9px} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{margin:0 auto 0;} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{color: #024d99;margin-top:10px;} #sr_widget.onDemand .crypto .live_stock .lb-icon{8px 6px 5px 3px !important} #sr_widget.crypto.onDemand a.text{border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;padding-bottom:5px;display:block;width:100%} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc .text p, #stock_pro.onDemand .sr_desc .text p{font-size:12px;font-weight:400;} With the amendment of Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017, it is now possible to identify an applicant on the common portal by using data analysis and risk parameters for biometric-based Aadhaar authentication, and by taking a picture of the applicant and verifying the original copies of the documents uploaded with the application.
What it means is that many applicants may not be required to go for biometric authentication however, some applicants, as identified by the system during the application process, may be required to go for biometric authentication by visiting a GST Suvidha Kendra.
According to the GST website, “The said functionality also provides for the document verification and appointment booking process. After the submission of the application in Form GST REG-01, the applicant will receive either of the following links in the e-mail,
(a) A link for OTP-based Aadhaar Authentication or
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(b) A link for booking an appointment with a message to visit a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) along with the details of the GSK and jurisdiction, for Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication and document verification (the intimation e-mail)
1. If the applicant receives the link for OTP-based Aadhaar Authentication as mentioned in point 3 (a), she/he can proceed with the application as per the existing process.
2.. However, if the applicant receives the link as mentioned in point (b) above, she/he will be required to book the appointment to visit the designated GSK, using the link provided in the e-mail.
3. The feature of booking an appointment to visit a designated GSK is now available for the applicants of Haryana, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura.
4. After booking the appointment, the applicant gets the confirmation of appointment through e-mail (the appointment confirmation e-mail), she/he will be able to visit the designated GSK as per the chosen schedule.
5. At the time of the visit of GSK, the applicant is required to carry the following details/documents
(a) a copy (hard/soft) of the appointment confirmation e-mail
(b) the details of jurisdiction as mentioned in the intimation e-mail
(c) Aadhaar Card and PAN Card (Original Copies)
(d) the original documents that were uploaded with the application, as communicated by the intimation e-mail.”
Where will the document verification be done?
The biometric authentication and document verification will be done at the GST Suvidha Kendra, for all the required individuals as per the GST application Form REG-01.The applicant is required to choose an appointment for the biometric verification during the maximum permissible period for the application as indicated in the intimation e-mail. In such cases, Application Reference Number (ARNs) will be generated once the Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication process and document verification are completed.
Similar facilities are available in Ladakh, Kerala, Odisha, Kerala, Nagaland, and Telangana among others.
FAQs on Aadhaar authentication for normal taxpayers, according to the GST website.
For whom/ which type of taxpayers is the Aadhaar Authentication required?
All the regular taxpayers and composition taxpayers are required to get Aadhaar authenticated for a new GST registration.
While using authentication link for Aadhaar authentication, where will I receive the OTP?
You will receive common OTP on your mobile number and E-mail ID linked with your Aadhaar on UIDAI Portal for its authentication.
Note: You will receive an authentication link for Aadhaar on mobile number and e-mail IDs of the selected primary authorized signatories, as mentioned in the registration application.
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This story originally appeared on: India Times - Author:Faqs of Insurances